Savor the End of Summer with Rosario Resort & Spa

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. October 14, 2008

EASTSOUND, WA, August 18, 2005. Summer's not over yet and Rosario Resort & Spa in the San Juan Islands is a great place to enjoy a last-minute vacation. Rosario has something for everyone, with plenty of opportunities to experience cultural events and outdoor adventure.

Rosario offers guests a wide array of amenities, including the Avanyu Spa, three swimming pools and a marina. During the month of August, visitors to Rosario can also take advantage of the following events:

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (August 23-September 2): "Classical Music with a View" at the Orcas Center in Eastsound. Internationally renowned classical musicians perform chamber music by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Brahms.

Summer Moran Lounge Entertainment (8-11 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday): Live music in Rosario's Moran Lounge. Guitar and vocals of Gene Nery, a musician from Vancouver, British Columbia who has performed extensively around the world on Princess Cruises and has released his own solo CD.

Historic Lecture and Organ Concert (daily, except Sundays, 6:00 p.m. June 15- Sept. 17): Christopher Peacock presents a historic lecture on Rosario and an organ concert in the Music Room. See a vintage slide presentation and learn about Rosario's history.

For the adventurer, Rosario's Midweek Adventure Package allows guests to experience a choice of either a three-hour guided kayaking tour or a four-hour whale watching expedition. The package includes tickets for either of these trips as well as two nights' accommodations and all taxes and resort fees. The package is available Sunday-Thursday nights through September 30, 2005 with a two-night minimum stay requirement, from $250 a night per room.

"Rosario is a wonderful location to sit back, and enjoy the summer," said Jim Bankson, Rosario Resort & Spa general manager. "The scenery of the San Juans is spectacular, and our resort offers the perfect combination of quiet relaxation and outdoor fun. There's something for everyone at Rosario."

Rosario Resort & Spa is located seaside on beautiful Orcas Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands. This charming Northwest escape is located approximately 80 miles north of Seattle and features 116 guest rooms with scenic water and mountain views. Rosario was originally built as a private residence in 1909 by former Seattle mayor Robert Moran, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information please visit www.rockresorts.com or call 1-866-801-ROCK.